Fixing Wi-Fi Issues on OCLP 1.3 and Sonoma Hackintosh (MacbookPro 11,5)

Guide:

If you're facing Wi-Fi problems on your OCLP 1.3 and Sonoma Hackintosh setup on a MacBook Pro 11,5 (15" mid 2015), you can try the following steps to resolve these issues:

  1. Check Your Wi-Fi Card: Ensure that you have a compatible Wi-Fi card installed in your MacBook Pro. Some cards work better than others with macOS, and having a compatible one can help improve stability. You may need to replace or upgrade your Wi-Fi card if it's not compatible.

  2. Update Kexts and Drivers: Make sure you have the latest Wi-Fi kexts and drivers installed for your Wi-Fi card. You can find compatible kexts and drivers from the Hackintosh community or relevant forums. Keep them up to date as new versions are released.

  3. BIOS/UEFI Settings: Check your BIOS or UEFI settings for any options related to Wi-Fi or power management. Sometimes, adjusting these settings can resolve connectivity issues. Ensure that your settings are configured for macOS compatibility.

  4. Power Management: Adjust power management settings to prevent the Wi-Fi card from entering low-power states during sleep or idle. Some kexts or utilities can help with this. Research and apply the appropriate solution for your hardware.

  5. Wi-Fi Preferences: Reset your Wi-Fi preferences by deleting the Wi-Fi interface in System Preferences > Network and then re-adding it. Sometimes, a corrupted preference file can cause connectivity problems.

  6. Network Diagnostics: macOS has built-in network diagnostics tools. Use them to troubleshoot and repair network issues. Go to System Preferences > Network > Assist Me and follow the prompts for network diagnostics.

  7. Reconnection Script: You can create a script that attempts to reconnect to Wi-Fi automatically when it's lost. This script can be triggered by a hotkey or scheduled to run at regular intervals. Search for and adapt scripts available in the Hackintosh community.

  8. Monitor Wi-Fi Signal: Use a third-party Wi-Fi monitoring app to check the signal strength and quality. This can help you identify if the issue is related to signal strength or interference.

  9. Consider External Wi-Fi Adapter: If all else fails, consider using an external USB Wi-Fi adapter that is known to work well with macOS. This can provide a reliable alternative to your internal Wi-Fi card.

  10. Stay Informed: Stay connected with the Hackintosh community and forums to receive updates, patches, and solutions specific to your hardware and macOS version.

Remember that compatibility and stability can vary depending on the specific hardware and configuration of your Hackintosh. It may take some trial and error to find the best solution for your MacBook Pro model. Always back up your system before making significant changes or updates.

OCLP 1.3 and Sonoma on MacbookPro 11,5 (15" mid 2015) Wifi problems (works but unable to reconnect after shell closing or black screen)

I've a MacBook Pro mid 2015 (11,5) with OCLP 1.3 and Sonoma 14.2.1.

I had no problem with Ventura, but from the beginning Sonoma had many problem with the wifi:

- sometimes impossible to toggle on/off or you can but the icon in the top bar is not updated

- sometimes is connected but the wifi bars blinks like as is searching for a wifi

- sometimes the same icon seems that I'm connected but in fact...I'm not

But the biggest problem is that if I'm connected to a wifi and I close the shell, or if the mac goes in standy by after some minutes that I don't touch it, when I try to use it again, wifi doesn't work. I can only connect to another wifi if available, or I have to reboot...every time.

At work we have the same wifi ssid for every floor with many AP, and if a change floor or AP, the connection is lost and I have to reboot.

Someone has a solution? It's really a big problem.

Many thanks.

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